RE: HY Results presentation20 Jun 2024 08:50
Well fwiw I am guessing "challenging markets/conditions" actually relates to ability to raise funds via equity issues etc which was clearly reflected in the discounted share price value needed to get the cash despite the FD saying previously he was confident in raising funds as they had always done so at premiums in the past.
As for the current case for buying, I will be watching and waiting, why? Simply put the company has a fairly high bar of test numbers it needs to deliver to address the following:
Cash resources as predicted in the forecast are very sensitive to changes in the assumptions related to these uncertainties: this was noted in an alternative 'low growth scenario' considered by the Directors that reflects reduced test volumes compared to the forecast and assumes no new projects for pharma customers. Without any remedial action to reduce costs or delay expenditure, in this scenario the Group and Company would need to obtain additional funds during the first quarter of 2025 in order to continue as a going concern.
Revenue during the period ended 31 March 2024 was increased slightly compared to each of the preceding two half-year periods, but the Group remained lossmaking with income significantly exceeded by operating costs, which have increased relative to prior periods. The Group was able to maintain its cash reserves during and after the period, including through the raising of £9.86m (before costs) through a placing, subscription and PrimaryBid offer announced in March 2024 and approved by shareholders after the period end in April 2024. During the year ended 30 September 2023, the Group raised a total of £15.4m (before costs) from new and existing shareholders, in two fundraises. However, as at the date of publication of this report, there is no guarantee that the Group will be able to access further cash resources from investors. This issue may be compounded if the Company's share price were to fall further from its current level.
The Directors do not believe that any of the factors above is unusual or unexpected for the Group at this point in the execution of its strategy. However, shareholders should be aware that there is uncertainty around its ability to generate sufficient revenues and the timing of receipts from customers, as well as the ability of the Group to raise sufficient finance to meet its expected costs. These conditions present a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt on the Group and Parent Company's ability to continue as a going concern and, therefore, it may be unable to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.